English · Nature & Environment
melted
/ˈmɛltɪd/
[/ˈmɛltɪd/]
past tense of melt
Beginnerverb
Definition
The past tense of 'melt'. It describes how a solid turned into liquid because of heat.
Example
The ice cream melted in the hot sun.
The ice cream melted in the hot sun.
Etymology
Past tense of 'melt', from Old English 'meltan'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for ice, butter, metals, and softened feelings.